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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Rashee Rice

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Rashee Rice is the better fantasy play this season.

Rashee Rice has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.5-PPG advantage is real (15.5 to 11.0), and Rashee Rice's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jameson Williams is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDetroit Lions#19

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

WRKansas City Chiefs#5PPG LEADER

Rashee Rice

PPG

15.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

571

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Rashee Rice

Head to Head

11.0 PPG15.5 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Rashee Rice: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Rashee Rice at 70%. That ranking gap means Rashee Rice carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Rashee Rice: Who Should You Start?

Jameson Williams and Rashee Rice are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Rashee Rice posted 15.5 PPG in 8 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 4.5-PPG gap gives Rashee Rice the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jameson Williams turned 102 targets into 1117 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Rashee Rice converted 78 looks into 571 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Jameson Williams has his bye in Week 8, and Rashee Rice rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Rashee Rice at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jameson Williams is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Rashee Rice (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rashee Rice outscored Jameson Williams by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rashee Rice's 8. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatWilliamsRice

PPG (Half-PPR)11.015.5

Games Played178

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)187124

Receptions6553

Rec/Game3.86.6

Receiving Yards1,117571

Rec Yds/Game65.771.4

Receiving TDs75

Targets10278

Target Share/Game6.09.8

Age2526

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

Summary

Rashee Rice outscored Jameson Williams by 4.5 PPG in 2025 (15.5 to 11.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameson Williams or Rashee Rice in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rashee Rice has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Jameson Williams's 11.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Jameson Williams and Rashee Rice average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rashee Rice averaged 15.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Rashee Rice's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Rashee Rice (KC) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Rashee Rice a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Rashee Rice outscored Jameson Williams by 4.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.